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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

ST TIMOTHY'S PRESCHOOLLicense 4307006031 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/03/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji conducted a Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance Inspection. LPA met with the Director, Stacey Sullivan . LPA was provided a tour of the facility inside and out. Also present during today's visit were 3 additional staff members and 10 preschool aged children. LPA discussed to the Director that Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer procedures for lead testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. LPA discussed to the Director of the PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21-CCP.pdf Sample ID 430700603 D - Sink Faucet_Kitchen had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5 ppb. The Director stated they have not utilized the sink since COVID started. It was previously utilized for food preparation. Facility maintenance staff stated that valves will be replaced and water will be retested. LPA confirmed the Plan of Correction with the Director. Please see LIC 809D page for the citation. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Stacey Sullivan

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101700.3(b)(1)Type B

    California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers

    101700.3(b)(1) Lead Testing Written Directive-A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, facility has 1 outlet of water test 5.5 ppb or greater (located outside of preschool grounds), which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 3, 2023 inspection of ST TIMOTHY'S PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of ST TIMOTHY'S PRESCHOOL on October 3, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ST TIMOTHY'S PRESCHOOL on October 3, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101700.3(b)(1) Lead Testing Written Directive-A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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